Global packaging company wraps up deal to buy Leicester supplier

A Leicester-based packaging supplier has been acquired by global distributor Antalis.

The Packaging Company (Midlands), founded in 1994, supplies packaging products to sectors including healthcare, logistics, engineering, and manufacturing.

It operates from two sites in Leicester, employs 24 staff, and has a turnover of £3.2m.

The business, which originally focused on packaging for the hosiery industry, was sold in a deal advised by KBS Corporate’s Jacob Lord.

Antalis UK, whose UK HQ is in Leicestershire, is part of the Antalis Group, a major distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication products.

Mark Charles, co-founder and CEO of The Packaging Company (Midlands) said: “Joining Antalis represents an exciting new chapter for our business. This partnership provides significant opportunities to accelerate our growth, expand our technical packaging range and further innovate sustainable solutions. Our customers will benefit greatly from access to enhanced resources and the latest packaging technologies. We look forward to collaborating closely to shape the future of packaging.”

Nicholas Thompson, managing director for Antalis said: “The talented and dedicated team at The Packaging Company (Midlands) are known for their creativity, exceptional service and customer-focused approach. We will unlock new opportunities together, delivering even more innovative, sustainable and customised packaging solutions to delight our customers.”

Jacob Lord, deal executive at KBS Corporate, said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the transaction. This acquisition will undoubtedly serve as a fantastic foothold for Antalis in their growth plans.”